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๐ Llangollen, Wales
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Best for families with older kids and teens after a proper adrenaline day, from white-water rafting on the River Dee to gorge scrambling in the Welsh hills around Llangollen.
๐ Funzaroo Verdict
The draw here is guides who get nervous beginners laughing and into the water, whether that is rafting for a birthday or a gentle canal paddle to the aqueduct. Activities span calm to cold-and-screaming, so pick to suit the children's nerve, and factor in that Llangollen gets busy on the roads.
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๐ฌ What Families Are Saying
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Dean Hilton
2 months ago
โDespite a busy day in Llangollen making it a little harder to find a parking space, getting to the Activity Center was easy, the staff were very friendly and helped us all get set up quickly. Harry was a great instructor, very clear, very friendly, and able to handle our nonsense. The riverbugs themselves were a great way to enjoy the water, the provided suits kept us warm in the September river water. Do try to bring trainers you don't mind getting soaked rather than beach shoes!โ
MARGUERITE LOVEGROVE
a month ago
โWe had an awesome adventure at the weekend celebrating my daughter's birthday rafting on the river. Pete & Alfie the guides were hilarious! It was easy to book/ make changes. Super organised. Good quality kit. The cafรฉ is amazing, super delicious food, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. They even had a separate gf menu! We would love to go again ๐โ
Jo Jo
4 weeks ago
โAbsolutely loved the rafting experience we had in Saturday. Out lead Pete made us all feel confident in the boat. The crew were really funny and there were plenty of mixes of people in the boats. The set up is spot on, showers and changing facilities were great (and heated) - planning on coming back again next year.โ
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Based on Google review tagsInstructor
140 reviews
White water rafting
89 reviews
Canoeing
47 reviews
Gorge walking
22 reviews
Welcoming staff
21 reviews
Overview
The River Dee does the heavy lifting here: raft crews bump and spin through real white water, gorge walkers wade and scramble their way upstream, and braver kids ride the rapids feet-first aboard a riverbug. It is geared up for groups and celebrations, set right in the thick of Llangollen's riverside, with gentler options on hand for anyone not ready to be flung down a river.
